Pediatric Sleep Clinic

Request an Appointment
For requests:
1-888-573-5437
For Otolaryngology related requests:
1-319-356-2201
For Center for Disabilities and Development related requests:
1-877-686-0031

The Pediatric Sleep Clinic at University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital provides assessment and treatment for infants, children, and young adults who have sleep disorders.

Poor quality sleep can affect a child’s behavior—increasing likelihood of irritability and tantrums, for example—and can lead to problems paying attention and completing work in school. Additionally, children and young adults who have episodes of sleepwalking can experience accidents and injuries. Long-term effects of obstructive sleep apnea, on the other hand, can lead to high blood pressure, heart problems, and stroke.

The Pediatric Sleep Clinic is the only pediatric sleep center in Iowa that has a dedicated and diverse team of specialists, including expert pediatric sleep specialists; pulmonologists; ear, nose, and throat specialists (otolaryngologists); psychologists; and sleep technicians.

Sleep disorder specialists provide care for patients experiencing a number of sleep-related issues, including:

  • Disruptive patterns of waking and sleep
  • Problems with falling asleep or staying asleep
  • Jerking of the body that disturbs sleep
  • Falling asleep at odd times
  • Seizures during sleep
  • Movement while sleeping, such as head banging
  • Night terrors, sleep walking, or talking in their sleep
  • Snoring or times when breathing stops during sleep

Your Child’s Sleep Study Visit 

Upon arrival at the Pediatric Sleep Clinic for your child’s sleep study appointment, you and your child will meet with a technician who will explain the procedures. One parent/guardian is required to be present for the duration of the study, and will sleep in the same room as the child.

In order to properly monitor your child during sleep, wires may be taped or glued to his or her head, face, chest, leg, and/or finger. These will only be attached at the skin’s surface; there are no needles or invasive procedures.

Your child is encouraged to bring his or her own pajamas, blankets, pillows, and/or anything else that will help them feel comfortable and at home. A technician in another room will monitor your child’s sleep overnight. Once the study is over in the morning, our specialists will evaluate the findings and further recommendations may be made for your child.

Parking and directions for your child’s sleep study visit

  • Park in University Hospital Parking Ramp 1
  • Go through exit door on level 1 and turn left
  • Follow signs to the Sleep Disorder Center (do not go down hill)
  • Entrance door will require you to push the help button on a red box

Patients and families should not use the parking meters in front of the CDD building for sleep study visits. Overnight parking in the front entrance will result in parking tickets.

Related Services 

Our Care Team

Deborah C. Lin-Dyken, MD portrait

Deborah C.
Lin-Dyken
MD

  • Center for Disabilities and Development
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Locations and Offices

Sleep Disorders Center

Room 213
Parking Ramp 1
1-319-356-3813
Clinic
In Center for Disabilities and Development
100 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242
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